American Life

Chapter 103 Summit Entertainment and Twilight Zone

The next day, Summit Entertainment Headquarters, Santa Monica.

"In fact, our movie encountered many problems. First of all, the investors were not satisfied with the selection of actors. The two male and female protagonists are both newcomers. This made the investors very worried and they reduced related investments."

Bob Friedman, chief producer of the movie "The Twilight Saga" and CEO of Summit Entertainment, said somewhat helplessly.

He was the head of Time Warner's distribution department and also served as the CEO of Paramount for a short period of time. Later, he founded his own film company called "Summit Entertainment".Like Westin, it is also an independent film company.

In fact, except for a few major studios, no other film company has the ability to invest, produce, and distribute on its own.

To put it bluntly, Westin Films in the past and Summit Entertainment in the past are still the relatively big ones among the small second-tier studios.

"It seems like you are worried about this matter?" Charlie Rossi noticed the other person's expression.

"Of course, Summit Entertainment also spent its own funds to invest in this movie. The location producer contacted the venue, makeup artist, stylist, and the location were all in place, but a few hesitant Jews But I just pulled out the investment. Tomorrow I have to call these people one by one and tell them that we have no money and we have to start over. Oh my God, I also spent $500 million to buy the rights to this novel series." Bob Forever Redman said angrily.

"How about this? How about I introduce new investors?" Charlie Rossi suddenly asked at this time.Last night, Atis sent a reply. The other party's situation was not good, and he was very willing to talk to her in detail, so he came early this morning.

"It's not that we haven't tried to find others. In fact, I have been working on this matter this weekend, but... no one is optimistic about this project." Bob Friedman shook his head.

"First of all, this novel is aimed at a female audience, but it is wrapped in a layer of fantasy, and it is also a modern setting. Harry Potter at least has nine and three-quarters to distinguish the Muggle world, but this This novel is completely a clichéd love story between a high school girl and a neighbor vampire. In fact, I am also thinking about whether this theme is suitable for A-level production and preparation."

By now Bob Friedman was exhausted both physically and mentally, and he had begun to doubt himself.

"No, you're doing exactly the right thing."

"Gold always shines. You have to stick to your own ideas. In fact, I am considering investing in this movie." Charlie said his thoughts unhurriedly at this time.

Investors, the producers, are the ultimate beneficiaries of the film.

Maybe Bob Friedman will finally find new investors and get the movie off the ground.

But at least at this point in time, he was still having a hard time.

And Charlie's appearance was like a ray of light penetrating the ceiling.

"Did I hear you correctly? Are you really sure you want to invest?" Bob Friedman confirmed again and again. He knew that Charlie Rossi had just acquired Westin Pictures. He originally thought that this young man had come to him. This was to learn from myself and ask some questions about independent films.

I didn't expect...he was actually planning to invest!

Oh my god, look what I just said, exposing all the potential risks of this movie.

Bob Friedman thought with some annoyance that if he were facing normal investors, he would definitely come up with promises about the film's prospects.

In fact, Charlie really values ​​his honesty. There may not be many people like him in Hollywood.

"How much are you prepared to invest?" Bob Friedman asked tentatively.

"I will invest as much as this movie costs." Charlie said without hesitation.

"Oh, it turns out that making a wish to God is really useful!" Bob Friedman shook his head and couldn't help feeling emotional.

"With money, it's like having gasoline. This car will run immediately. I can guarantee that it will be started within three days." Bob Friedman added.

"Actually, you don't need to be so anxious. What I need is the original cast and crew to maintain the original style you envisioned. Only in this way can the quality of the entire film be guaranteed." Charlie Rossi said at this time.

"Of course I will."

"Also, have you considered joining... PB Pictures?" Charlie offered him an olive branch.

First of all, Bob Friedman has a rich resume, and now most of the projects of Summit Entertainment and his own PB Films are also independent films, and the business of the two highly overlaps.

After a brief exchange, Charlie Rossi thought he would be a suitable candidate.

In fact, after the Twilight Saga became popular, Bob Friedman's personal wealth also soared. In 2012, Summit Entertainment was acquired by Lionsgate Pictures. This was not MGM, but a company headquartered in Canada. Big movie company.

I also accepted it in advance.

"I can let you be the executive vice president of PB Films... As for the president, there is actually another guy who has a lot of connections in the Academy of Film and Science, so we need each other." Charlie Rossi said cautiously.

"And you will have full control of the project." Then Charlie Rossi assured.

"This condition sounds good... But young people, you have to know that acquisition is a very complicated matter. For example, Summit Entertainment is still preparing to shoot several movies. If the merger is completed now, it will become a mess. account,” Bob Friedman explained.

"It's very simple. The previous projects come from the same way. If you want to sell them, I can take over them all." Charlie said more generously.

This small profit is nothing, considering the long-term cooperation with Bob Friedman in the future, this is completely within the acceptable range.

"I'll be honest, I'm worried about a movie, and you can buy it out to relieve my stress. For you, it's like a lottery ticket that may take months to win. Answer the mystery. It may be nothing, or it may be profitable, but only a small amount. This movie is very niche." Bob Friedman said slowly.

He is not cheating Charlie, but giving Charlie a chance. If he is interested in the movie, transfer it to him. If he is not interested, then keep it for himself.

"What movie?" Charlie asked casually.

"A drama film directed by James Cameron's ex-wife."

"You're not talking about "The Hurt Locker", are you?" Upon hearing this, Charlie immediately became energetic.

"Yes, that's right, I'm talking about this movie. I wonder if you are interested in this movie?" Bob Friedman asked.

Since Charlie knew about the movie, he didn't bother to introduce it.

"I'm interested, of course I'm interested. I can buy out all the rights to this movie and I can get it done today." Charlie said happily.

You know, this is the best movie of the year at the Oscars in 08!
(End of this chapter)